Hello Everyone,
We have a female cat who has had a litter of four kittens about six weeks
ago. She will not stop eating. She is constantly scavenging for food and
it is beginning to worry us. Even after eating a whole tin of food she is
still not satisfied and searches the kitchen for scraps and tries to steal
her kittens food. She just has started to jump out of the upstais window in
order to visit our neighbours to try to get food - even if she has just
eaten. Is this normal for a mother?
We are unsure what to do, and would appreciate any advice anyone might have
to offer.
Thanks,
Edd.
PawsForThought - 24 May 2004 23:45 GMT
>From: "Edd" edd_no_spam_connolly@hotmail.com
>We have a female cat who has had a litter of four kittens about six weeks
>ago. She will not stop eating. She is constantly scavenging for food and
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>order to visit our neighbours to try to get food - even if she has just
>eaten. Is this normal for a mother?
Hi Edd,
Well...she could be pregnant again. If not, don't forget she just went through
childbirth not that long ago and her body is in need of extra nutrients. Also,
depending on what brand you're feeding, it might not have enough nutrients for
her.
If the kittens are weaned, I would highly recommend getting her spayed. It
would also be a good idea to get her a checkup.
Lauren
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Cathy Friedmann - 24 May 2004 23:54 GMT
Make a vet app't. for her. Among other things, they'll probably check her
thyroid function. (A classic symptom of hyperthyroidism - relatively easily
treated - is a ravenous appetite.)
Cathy
> Hello Everyone,
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> Thanks,
> Edd.
Sharon Talbert - 26 May 2004 21:46 GMT
I would add to the good advice you've been given so far (take the momcat
to the vet for a spay/checkup), to take the kittens as well. Or at least
take some of their fresh poop for a fecal. They are virtually guaranteed
to at least have roundworm. You should take a sample from momcat as well.
If momcat has never had her shots, you might consult the vet about when to
start the kittens on their shots; it might be now, might be in 2 more
weeks.
Sharon Talbert
Friends of Campus Cats